Barbershop in the News

Bluesman and barber Archie Edwards began a tradition of weekly acoustic blues jams at his barbershop in 1959, making a significant contribution to the musical culture and African American heritage of Washington, DC.

Through the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation that was formed after his passing, “Archie’s Barbershop” lives on. The media have recognized the importance of his legacy and the tradition that continues even as the Barbershop has moved twice from its original location.